CAD R&D Engineering Intern | AM
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Synopsys scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description and Requirements
Introduction:
We Are: Drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.
Internship Experience:
At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide-and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive-both at work and beyond.
The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:
You will be part of our CSD (Centralized Service of Downloads) team within the CAD R&D Engineering organization. The CSD team plays a critical role in supporting R&D and ensuring centralized control of foundry technology data download processes used across IP development projects. Our team focuses on automating engineering processes, improving the quality and productivity of IC design flows, and providing essential technical data and infrastructure that enable successful product development.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Support the centralized control and management of foundry technology data download processes.
- Assist in ensuring the timely provision and installation of technical data required for IP development projects.
- Develop and maintain Shell scripts and automation utilities to improve operational efficiency and streamline engineering workflows.
- Support process automation activities using scripting languages such as Python and Perl.
- Work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and contribute to continuous process improvements.
- Learn and apply best practices for UNIX/Linux-based engineering environments.
What You’ll Need:
- Currently studying in the 3rd or final year of Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechatronics, Automation & Control, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Good knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems.
- Familiarity with Shell scripting is required.
- Basic understanding of Python and/or Perl scripting for process automation.
- Basic knowledge of VLSI technology, including fundamental concepts of CMOS technology and analog circuit design.
- Good knowledge of English.
- Strong self-learning, research, and presentation skills.
- Highly accountable, patient, and hard-working.
- Ability to learn quickly and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.